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he would be behind the bars if he had vs he would be in prison if he had

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'He would be behind the bars if he had' is more informal and colloquial, while 'He would be in prison if he had' is more formal and commonly used. The choice between the two depends on the level of formality you want to convey.

Last updated: March 17, 2024 • 612 views

he would be behind the bars if he had

This phrase is correct but more informal and colloquial.

This phrase is used informally to indicate that someone would be in jail if they had done something wrong.

Alternatives:

  • he would be behind bars if he had
  • he would be in jail if he had

he would be in prison if he had

This phrase is correct and commonly used in formal contexts.

This phrase is the more formal way of saying that someone would be incarcerated if they had committed a crime.
  • Jul 26, 2012 ... Depp admits that he would be in prison if he had to deal with so many kids. Justin Bieber is singing the praises of the Smith family and has ...

Alternatives:

  • he would be in jail if he had
  • he would be incarcerated if he had

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